Ask any guy what the most common bedroom related problem is and chances are he’ll know it’s early ejaculation. The condition is believed to affect over 90% of all men at some point in their lives and many researchers believe that number is closer to 100%, though some men under-report it due to embarrassment. Early, or premature, ejaculation can happen to any man, regardless of his age, fitness level or how often he has sex. For many men, the issue happens only sporadically and can be traced directly back to stress, poor diet or simply an off night. Although the condition is common, there are steps men can take to help prevent it.
1. Kick the Habit
Both smoking and drinking can have a direct effect on a person’s sexual performance. These two common vices often pop up in the medical history of men dealing with performance issues such as impotence and early ejaculation. Any sort of tobacco use, whether it’s smoking or chewing, inhibits circulation and encourages a plaque to form along artery walls. A circulatory system that can’t work properly means that the penis doesn’t receive the blood it needs to maintain a healthy erection which increasing the likelihood of early ejaculation. Excessive drinking can also lead to problems in the bedroom related to circulation, stamina and overall sex drive. Kicking these two habits to the curb once and for all removes the obstacles they create, keeping problems in the bedroom at bay.
2. Clean Up Your Diet
The old adage ‘you are what you eat’ has been proven to be true by a large body of research. A better understanding of nutrition has made dietary changes to go to prescription for a number of chronic conditions including diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, ADD and even depression. In addition to these conditions, scientists have discovered that a healthy diet truly does offer a boost in every part of a person’s sex life. Choosing healthy foods encourages better circulation, a healthier nervous system, increased stamina, better sperm production and general overall health. This research has resulted in a growing popularity of plant-based diets such among men who want to improve their performance.
3. Spend Some Quality Time with Yourself
When men have dealt with chronic early ejaculation, forms of sexual therapy have proven to be incredibly effective. Perhaps the most well-known technique is Controlled Masturbation. This approach requires men to masturbate slowly while paying attention to every change in their body, both mentally and physically. Masturbating more mindfully helps men to pinpoint certain cues signalling their impending orgasm which, in turn, gives them better insight into when they need to change position or alter their rhythm in order to increase their staying power. Including masturbation as part of sexual foreplay with their partner can also help to keep premature ejaculation at bay and improve their sexual techniques. Employing mutual masturbation is an ideal way for each partner to teach the other about what really turns them on, making foreplay hotter and sex more intense.
4. See Your Doctor
Since early ejaculation is so common, most men don’t consider seeking out medical attention when it happens unless it becomes a chronic issue. However, any form of sexual dysfunction that happens regularly – even if it’s sometimes problems with ejaculation and other times problems with impotence – may require some professional help. These problems are rarely indicative of a larger issue but dealing with the immediate symptoms can help men find effective treatment plans and alleviate their concerns about any underlying medical cause. This relief from the stress such concerns can cause is often enough to help mitigate symptoms quickly as it makes the treatment, whatever it is, more effective overall.
